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Install Updates on an EWF-Protected Image | Windows Thin PC

To update a run-time image that is protected by EWF RAM mode Use EWF Manager to disable the overlay by typing the following command:ewfmgr c: -disable Restart the system. Install the application or update. Wait for the install to complete and restart the computer if required. Re-enable the EWF overlay by using the following command:ewfmgr […]

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Windows Vista/7 – Regain Lost Admin Access

Recently, someone, I knew decided to change their password, and later forgot it.  This account was the only Administrator account on the system.   And while their data was just fine they had no access to their desktop.  So they called upon ‘jermsmit’ to assist them in getting logged onto their system once again.   Here I […]

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KMS Client Setup Keys

By default, the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems use KMS for activation. In volume installations, the setup key is installed by default, which makes the system a KMS client. If you are converting a computer from a KMS host, MAK, or retail edition of Windows to a KMS client, install the applicable setup key […]

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No more ‘thumbs.db’ for me

I fist must state that these steps I am about to provide are to be used by those of us whom are neurotic about files stored on the file system.  While there are some good security reasons one may want to do this; I do what I am going to describe because I feel they […]

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UAC from Windows 7 Command Line

UAC (User Account Control) is the most obnoxious, nagging  windows that will drive you crazy and frustrate you while using Windows 7 or Vista. One way to stop being annoyed is to disable it.  However doing so will make your computer less secure.  I in no way recommend anyone disable UAC, but I will provide […]